Apple on Friday evening issued a recall to owners of some first generation iPod Nano MP3 players, citing a overheating issue affecting an undisclosed number of units. may be eligible for a replacement device. According to the Replacement Program page on Apple's website:.
Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the battery in the iPod Nano (1st generation) may overheat and pose a safety risk.
Gadget Lab, Apple Issues Worldwide Recall for Some First-Gen iPod Nano Devices